david cook, american idol, AI david c, david c, idol david cook, American Idol contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital tonight after experiencing heart palpitations and high blood pressure, and released a few hours later. His condition is still not resolved. According to reports, Cook was not feeling well during the day and his condition worsened after his performance. Cook was examined by show medics who determined his blood pressure was “far too high.” David Cook was urged to leave for the hospital during the show, but he wanted to wait it out.

After the show, David Cook was driven to the hospital (not by ambulance) and treated by a private doctor to keep everything on the down low. The doctor
gave Cook medication to bring his blood pressure down and he will monitored again Tuesday.

An American Idol exec said David Cook has been completely stressed out because his brother, who has been sick with cancer, had a setback within the last week. Earlier in the season, just before a performance, David collapsed and said he could not go on — though he pulled it together at the last minute. (Photo courtesy of americanidol.com)

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